A. An extensively hydrolysed formula (EHF) is usually recommended for mild or moderate cases of CMA. This is because the proteins have been broken down to make them easier to tolerate and digest. Aptamil Pepti 2 is an extensively hydrolysed whey-based formula containing 80–85% short chain peptides and 15–20% free amino acids. When it comes to changing formula milk, many mums feel unsure about which milk they should be using and how to move their baby on to the next formula. Unless there is an issue, moving onto the next baby milk shouldn’t be done suddenly. Your baby will need about a week to adjust to a new formula, so introduce it gradually. You may notice some differences in their nappies – their stools may change in frequency, consistency and colour - this is because the nutritional content of the new milk and ingredients might be different to their previous milk and their digestive system may need a little while to adjust. Which baby milk? Special milks

Data on file, updated independent taste panel report, Campden BRI, October 2020. n=102 HCPs, Campden BRI blind home usage taste testing, n=102 Dietitians and General Practitioners, n=82 parents. Aptamil Pepti 1 & Pepti Syneo vs all UK EHFs suitable for infants from birth. Christie L et al. Food allergies in children affect nutrient intake and growth. J Am Diet Assoc 2002;102(11):1648-51. Maltodextrin, Hydrolysed Whey Protein Concentrate (from Milk*), Vegetable Oils (Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Single Cell Oil), Galacto-Oligosacchardies (from Milk*), Calcium Phosphate, Emulsifier (Citric Acid Ester of Mono- and Di-Glycerides), Fructo-Oligosaccharides, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Hydrogen Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C, Choline Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Taurine, Ferrous Sulphate, Inositol, Vitamin E, Zinc Sulphate, Uridine 5'-Monophosphate Sodium Salt, Cytidine 5'-Monophosphate, L-Carnitine, Adenosine 5'-Monophosphate, Inosine 5-'Monophosphate Sodium Salt, Nicotinamide, Pantothenic Acid, Guanosine 5'-Monophosphate Sodium Salt, Biotin, Copper Sulphate, Folic Acid, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B6, Potassium Iodide, Manganese Sulphate, Vitamin B1, Sodium Selenite.Treatments Find every kind of best treatment near you, We British Chemist UK online pharmacy retailer and registered pharmacy with the MHRA and GPhC.

Luyt D et al. BSACI guidelines for the diagnosis and management of cow's milk allergy. Clin Exp Allergy 2014;44:642-72. Høst A et al. Dietary products used in infants for treatment and prevention of food allergy. Arch Dis Child 1999;81(1):80-4. This product is designed for the dietary management of cow's milk allergy, so the milk proteins present have been broken down (hydrolysed) to reduce the likelihood of them causing an allergic reaction. Follow on baby milks are suitable from 6 months of age and are specially formulated to complement weaning. They provide your growing baby with all the nutrients they need in a smaller volume of milk, leaving room in their tummies for their first weaning foods.For 6 months of age your baby will need about 960ml of Aptamil Pepti 2 per day. 4x 240ml feedings containing 8 scoops of powder milk formula.

Make up each feed as required. For hygiene reasons, do not store made up feeds, discard unfinished feeds as soon as possible, and always within one hour. Moro G et al. Dosage-related bifidogenic effects of galacto- and fructooligosaccharides in formula-fed term infants. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2002;34(3):291-5.From 6 months of age your baby will need about 1 pint (600ml) of Aptamil Pepti 2 per day. Aptamil Pepti 2 can be used as a drink or mixed with other foods. It is formulated to help meet the increased nutritional needs of infants from 6 months of age onwards. Some mums may also consider changing to cows’ milk at this stage, but this not advised as a main drink until at least 12 months, although it can be used in cooking before then. Growing up milks If your baby has been prescribed a special milk (sometimes referred to as a Food for Special Medical Purposes), it’s important that you ask your doctor for advice first before moving on to any other baby milk. Comfort milks Grey / Non-Formulary (no formal assessment): APC has not formally reviewed this medicine or indication because it had never been requested for formulary inclusion. Often used for drugs new to market. Aptamil Pepti 2 from 6 Months is designed to provide fast and effective relief of cow's milk allergy. Aptamil Pepti 2 is an extensively hydrolysed formula in which the milk proteins present have been broken down (hydrolysed) to reduce the likelihood of them causing an allergic reaction.

Anti Malaria Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. If it isn’t diagnosed and treated promptly, it can be fatal. A single mosquito bite is all it takes for someone to become infected. Symptoms of malaria It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of malaria if you’re travelling to areas where there’s a high risk of the disease. Symptoms include: 1. A high temperature of 38C or above 2. Feeling hot and shivery 3. Headaches 4. Vomiting 5. Muscle pains 6. Diarrhoea Symptoms usually appear between 7 and 18 days after becoming infected, but in some cases the symptoms may not appear for up to a year, or occasionally even longer. When to seek medical attention Seek medical help immediately if you develop symptoms of malaria during or after a visit to an area where the disease is found. You should still seek medical help even if it’s several weeks, months or a year after you return from travelling. If there’s a possibility you have malaria, a blood test will be carried out to confirm whether or not you’re infected. You should receive the results of your blood test on the same day. If you have malaria, treatment will…A. Due to the specialist formulation, there may be some separation of prepared feeds on standing. It should be shaken well before use. A. All babies are different. If an infant is still experiencing symptoms by 6 months of age, Aptamil Pepti 2 can be used. Most babies grow out of their allergy between 1 and 3 years old, particularly if they have delayed symptoms after ingesting cows’ milk. Others may take a bit longer. Aptamil Pepti 2 is a food for special medical purposes. It should only be used under medical supervision, after full consideration of the feeding options available including breastfeeding. Maltodextrin, Hydrolysed whey protein (from milk), Vegetable oils (Palm oil, Coconut oil, Rapeseed oil, High oleic sunflower oil, Sunflower oil), Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) (from milk), Calcium phosphate, Emulsifiers (citric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids), Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), Fish oil, Potassium chloride, Magnesium hydrogen phosphate, Oil from Mortierella alpina, Sodium chloride, Choline chloride, Vitamin C, L-Tyrosine, Inositol, Taurine, Ferrous sulphate, Zinc sulphate, L-Carnitine, Sodium citrate, Vitamin E, Uridine 5'-monophosphate sodium salt, Cytidine 5'-monophosphate, Pantothenic acid, Adenosine 5'-monophosphate, Inosine 5'-monophosphate sodium salt, Nicotinamide, Guanosine 5'- monophosphate sodium salt, Copper sulphate, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Potassium iodide, Folic acid, Manganese sulphate, Sodium selenite, Vitamin K1, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.